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The brick and stone station building at Weikersheim beside the railway platform

Getting there

Getting to Weikersheim, and getting around

Weikersheim lies in the Tauber valley on the Romantic Road, between Würzburg and Rothenburg, with its own station on the Tauber valley railway. Here is how to get there by plane, train and car, and how to get around.

By air

Nuremberg is the closest airport, about 1½ hours away by car. Frankfurt and Stuttgart are a little further and have more international flights, with good train connections.

Getting to Weikersheim
FromHowTime
Frankfurt airportTrain via Würzburg and Lauda, or carAbout 2 hours by car
Nuremberg airportCar, or train via Würzburg or CrailsheimAbout 1½ hours by car
Stuttgart airportCar, or train via CrailsheimAbout 1¾ hours by car
WürzburgRegional train with a change at Lauda, or carAbout 50 minutes by car
RothenburgCarAbout 35–40 minutes

By train

Weikersheim station is on the Tauber valley railway between Crailsheim and Lauda. Regional trains run to Bad Mergentheim and Lauda, where you change for Würzburg and its fast trains across Germany. At the other end of the line, Crailsheim has connections to Stuttgart and Nuremberg. Check timetables on the Deutsche Bahn website or app.

By car

The A7 and A81 motorways both pass within about half an hour. Weikersheim lies on the Romantic Road, which runs from Würzburg through Bad Mergentheim and Weikersheim to Röttingen, Creglingen and Rothenburg. German motorways have no tolls for cars.

Getting around

  • On foot: the old town, the palace and the garden are all within a few minutes’ walk.
  • Trains: to Bad Mergentheim and, with a change, to Würzburg.
  • Bike: the Tauber Valley Cycle Path runs through town, and regional trains carry bikes for the ride back.
  • Car: the easiest way to reach Rothenburg, Creglingen and the villages.
  • Taxis: book ahead, as there are few in small towns.

Read our guide to getting to Weikersheim.

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Getting there FAQ

Does Weikersheim have a train station?

Yes. Weikersheim is on the Tauber valley railway between Crailsheim and Lauda, with regional trains to Bad Mergentheim and connections at Lauda for Würzburg and at Crailsheim for Stuttgart and Nuremberg. The station is a short walk from the old town.

Which airport is closest?

Nuremberg is the closest, about 1½ hours away by car. Stuttgart and Frankfurt are about 1¾ to 2 hours away and have more international flights.

How do I get from Frankfurt to Weikersheim?

Take a train from Frankfurt to Würzburg, then a regional train via Lauda to Weikersheim, about 2½ to 3 hours in all. By car it is about 2 hours.

Can I get from Weikersheim to Rothenburg by public transport?

It is possible but slow, with changes, and services are limited at weekends. A car, a taxi or an organised tour is much easier, and keen cyclists can ride the Tauber Valley Cycle Path.